3 dinners in Philly - University City

I will be in Philly for business end of this month for a few days. I am staying at the Sheraton near Penn Presbyterian Medical Center. Breakfast and lunch are covered, so would need 3 dinners.

First night I fly in from Boston late (arrive at PHL 9:45pm) So counting travel and check in time at the hotel, I would be looking at a late dinner nearby.

Second and third nights are more flexible as I will be free from 6:30pm onward both evenings. Preferably a place where I can dine solo at the bar with excellent cocktails and food. I would also like to stay relatively nearby my hotel.

A few places from my search I am looking at already:

- White Dog Cafe- Penne- Distrito- Pod- Han Dynasty

Finally, I would love a great coffee place nearby for a morning Latte or Espresso. I am sure there is a Starbucks nearby, but an independent cafe serving something a bit better would be perfect.

Check out lovers and madmen for coffee. Otherwise I agree with bluehensfan, there is no reason to leave center city out of your search, the cab ride is short. You can even walk to the restaurants near Rittnhouse Square. In UC I would consider Distrito and Han Dynasty but the rest are not worth your time. Maybe check out the bar at White Dog for your late dinner, they serve the bar menu until 11.